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create opportunities

[kriˈeɪt ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪtiz]
verb phrase
criar oportunidades
1. to make or bring into existence favorable circumstances or chances for success, advancement, or action
The new policy aims to create opportunities for small businesses.
A nova política visa criar oportunidades para pequenas empresas.
2. to generate or establish conditions that allow something beneficial to happen
Education creates opportunities for better employment.
A educação cria oportunidades para melhores empregos.
NYC Slang
make moves / open up lanes
Synonyms
generate opportunitiesopen doorsenable possibilitiesfacilitate chancesestablish prospects
Antonyms
limit opportunitiesclose doorsrestrict possibilitieshinder prospectseliminate chances

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
criar oportunidades
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
abrir oportunidades
alternative, more colloquial variant
Portugal
criar oportunidades
standard usage, same as Brazilian

Related Idioms & Phrases

open doors
pave the way
break new ground
level the playing field
create a window of opportunity
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